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News Feed from Purdue University News Serviceen-usThu, 15 Feb 2018 14:00:00 EST Fidelity Investor Center will be closed in observance of President's Day http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/fidelity-investor-center-will-be-closed-in-observance-of-presidents-day.html
Story summary http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/fidelity-investor-center-will-be-closed-in-observance-of-presidents-day.html Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:00:00 EST Primary care providers: Not everyone has one, but everyone should http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/primary-care-providers-not-everyone-has-one,-but-everyone-should.html
When it comes to an individual's health care, a primary care provider can be thought of as the first line of defense for overall health and wellness. An individual's PCP should provide consistency and an in-depth knowledge of the individual's medical history. In addition, not only are PCPs the go-tos for general medical care -- providing ongoing preventive care (covered at 100 percent by Purdue medical plans), treating illnesses, helping manage ongoing chronic issues -- but they also can connect individuals to other providers for more specialized care if needed. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/primary-care-providers-not-everyone-has-one,-but-everyone-should.html Mon, 29 Jan 2018 14:00:00 EST Calls from Anthem to promote health, wellness http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/calls-from-anthem-to-promote-health,-wellness.html
Human Resources would like to inform benefits-eligible employees covered on a Purdue health plan that they may receive a call from Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Purdue's medical plan administrator. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/calls-from-anthem-to-promote-health,-wellness.html Wed, 24 Jan 2018 14:00:00 EST Human Resources, Purdue Student Health Center partner to offer radiology exams to benefits-eligible faculty, staff http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/human-resources,-purdue-student-health-center-partner-to-offer-radiology-exams-to-benefits-eligible-faculty,-staff-.html
As the University works to better the health and wellness of its population, Human Resources on the West Lafayette campus announces a partnership with Purdue University Student Health Center for radiology services. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/human-resources,-purdue-student-health-center-partner-to-offer-radiology-exams-to-benefits-eligible-faculty,-staff-.html Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:00:00 EST Human Resources shares important insurance ID card and upcoming benefit deduction information http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/human-resources-shares-important-insurance-id-card-and-upcoming-benefit-deduction-information.html
As the new year begins, Human Resources would like to share helpful details around ID numbers and cards and when faculty and staff can expect 2018 benefit deductions to appear on upcoming pay statements. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/human-resources-shares-important-insurance-id-card-and-upcoming-benefit-deduction-information.html Wed, 10 Jan 2018 14:00:00 EST Healthy Boiler Wellness Program launches http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/healthy-boiler-wellness-program-launches.html
The new year is off to a cold start, but Human Resources is hoping to warm things up for employees with the new Healthy Boiler Wellness Program. Effective Jan. 1, the program is up and running, offering benefits-eligible faculty and staff -- as well as spouses covered on a Purdue medical plan -- the opportunity to earn up to $500 in incentives to participate. The overall health and wellness focus of the University, in partnership with the Center for Healthy Living on Purdue's West Lafayette campus, covers all Purdue campuses. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2018/Q1/healthy-boiler-wellness-program-launches.html Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Alcohol and drug document to be distributed to all employees http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/alcohol-and-drug-document-to-be-distributed-to-all-employees.html
Faculty and staff will receive an email this week containing a link to a document with the University's comprehensive Alcohol- and Drug-Free Campus and Workplace Policy and related information. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/alcohol-and-drug-document-to-be-distributed-to-all-employees.html Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Benefits Ambassadors Program continues to generate interest, support http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/benefits-ambassadors-program-continues-to-generate-interest,-support.html
The second year of the Benefits Ambassadors Program, implemented by Human Resources last spring on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, again received tremendous amount of interest and support. Forty-nine applications were received following the callout for interested employees, and all 49 were selected as ambassadors for the 2017-18 term. Only six areas/departments on campus are missing representation within the benefits ambassadors. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/benefits-ambassadors-program-continues-to-generate-interest,-support.html Fri, 15 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Human Resources announces holiday, winter recess schedule for Stewart Center customer service center http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-announces-holiday,-winter-recess-schedule-for-stewart-center-customer-service-center.html
The Human Resources customer service location in Stewart Center, Room G66 will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 2 for the holidays and winter recess. The service center will remain closed Jan. 3-8 and will reopen on Jan. 9. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-announces-holiday,-winter-recess-schedule-for-stewart-center-customer-service-center.html Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST 2018 Anthem insurance cards to arrive soon with new ID numbers included; PayFlex replacement cards on the way http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/2018-anthem-insurance-cards-to-arrive-soon-with-new-id-numbers-included-payflex-replacement-cards-on-the-way.html
Human Resources would like to share when employees may expect to receive new insurance cards at their homes and important account and card changes for the new year. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/2018-anthem-insurance-cards-to-arrive-soon-with-new-id-numbers-included-payflex-replacement-cards-on-the-way.html Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Center for Healthy Living serves up healthy holiday recipes in exchange for food donations http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/center-for-healthy-living-serves-up-healthy-holiday-recipes-in-exchange-for-food-donations.html
As the winter holidays approach, the Center for Healthy Living wants to help employees keep tabs on their health and wellness. Therefore, the center is offering a healthy holiday recipes guide in exchange for any food donations brought in for the ACE Campus Food Pantry. Donations will be accepted through Dec. 22. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/center-for-healthy-living-serves-up-healthy-holiday-recipes-in-exchange-for-food-donations.html Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Affordable Care Act requires dependent Social Security numbers for medical coverage http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/affordable-care-act-requires-dependent-social-security-numbers-for-medical-coverage1.html
The Affordable Care Act requires employers to send dependent Social Security numbers for those covered on a Purdue medical plan to the IRS, along with the dependent’s medical plan election. Faculty and staff are being asked to take a moment to review their dependent’s information in Benefitfocus to ensure their SSN information has been entered and is valid. If a dependent does not have an SSN to enter, faculty and staff may disregard this message. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/affordable-care-act-requires-dependent-social-security-numbers-for-medical-coverage1.html Thu, 07 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Employee feedback sought on recent benefits enrollment, wellness offerings; incentive offered http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/employee-feedback-sought-on-recent-benefits-enrollment,-wellness-offerings-incentive-offered-.html
Human Resources-Benefits is seeking employee input and feedback about the recent benefits open enrollment as well as overall health and wellness offerings at the University. Employees on all campuses who are benefits-eligible will receive a brief, two-part survey via email from Human Resources regarding both of these topics. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/employee-feedback-sought-on-recent-benefits-enrollment,-wellness-offerings-incentive-offered-.html Wed, 06 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Human Resources urges clerical, service staff to review vacation, holiday pay policies http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-urges-clerical,-service-staff-to-review-vacation,-holiday-pay-policies.html
As the end of the year approaches, Human Resources urges clerical and service staff members to keep in mind the policies that affect their vacation and holiday pay. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-urges-clerical,-service-staff-to-review-vacation,-holiday-pay-policies.html Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST Human Resources introduces Healthy Boiler Wellness Incentive Program portal http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-introduces-healthy-boiler-wellness-program-portal-.html
The wait is almost over for the launch of the Healthy Boiler Wellness Incentive Program, introduced for 2018 as a way to provide benefits-eligible employees (including those who opt out) and spouses covered on a Purdue health plan an opportunity to improve their health and wellness and earn financial incentives at the same time. The program begins Jan. 1. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-introduces-healthy-boiler-wellness-program-portal-.html Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:00:00 EST University holiday, winter recess closings near http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/university-holiday,-winter-recess-closings-near.html
The University will be closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26, Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, which are University holidays, as well as Dec. 27 through Dec. 29, which is the 2017 winter recess. For more information on the winter recess, see the 2017 Winter Recess FAQs. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/university-holiday,-winter-recess-closings-near.html Thu, 30 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST Healthy Boiler Wellness Incentive Program to launch Jan. 1, 2018; pre-approved activities announced http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/healthy-boiler-wellness-incentive-program-to-launch-jan.-1,-2018-pre-approved-activities-announced.html
The Healthy Boiler Wellness Incentive Program, introduced during benefits open enrollment for 2018, begins Jan. 1 and is designed to help encourage healthy lifestyles and overall wellness. All benefits-eligible employees as well as spouses covered on a Purdue medical plan may participate. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/healthy-boiler-wellness-incentive-program-to-launch-jan.-1,-2018-pre-approved-activities-announced.html Fri, 17 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST Affordable Care Act requires dependent Social Security numbers for medical coverage http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/affordable-care-act-requires-dependent-social-security-numbers-for-medical-coverage.html
The Affordable Care Act requires employers to send dependent Social Security numbers to the IRS, along with the dependent’s medical plan election. Faculty and staff are being asked to take a moment to review their dependents' information in Benefitfocus to ensure that their SSN information has been entered and is valid. If a dependent does not have an SSN to enter, faculty and staff may disregard this message. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/affordable-care-act-requires-dependent-social-security-numbers-for-medical-coverage.html Thu, 16 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST PERF participants need to take action to prepare for upcoming changes http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/perf-participants-need-to-take-action-to-prepare-for-upcoming-changes.html
The Indiana Public Retirement System will change to a new record keeper, Voya Financial, in January and will enhance its website. Staff participating in the Public Employees' Retirement Fund are encouraged to sign in to their PERF account by Wednesday (Nov. 22) to print account statements for their personal records and update personal information, including email address and beneficiaries. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/perf-participants-need-to-take-action-to-prepare-for-upcoming-changes.html Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST Tobacco cessation collaboration to provide assistance to tobacco users systemwide http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/tobacco-cessation-collaboration-to-provide-assistance-to-tobacco-users-systemwide.html
In recognition of the Great American Smokeout today (Nov. 16), when Americans are encouraged to stop tobacco smoking, Human Resources is announcing a tobacco cessation collaboration for 2018 with the Purdue University Pharmacy and the Center for Healthy Living for the entire Purdue system. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/tobacco-cessation-collaboration-to-provide-assistance-to-tobacco-users-systemwide.html Thu, 09 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST 2018 benefits open enrollment ends at 6 p.m. EST today http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/2018-benefits-open-enrollment-ends-at-6-p.m.-est-today.html
Benefits-eligible faculty and staff have until 6 p.m. EST today to enroll for 2018 benefits. No changes will be accepted after today’s deadline unless there is a qualifying life event (change in family status). To enroll, sign on to Benefitfocus via OneCampus. Detailed, step-by-step enrollment instructions, including screenshots, are available on the Benefitfocus Open Enrollment Instructions webpage. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/2018-benefits-open-enrollment-ends-at-6-p.m.-est-today.html Tue, 07 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST Benefitfocus experiencing heavy traffic as enrollment deadline for electing 2018 benefits nears http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/benefitfocus-experiencing-heavy-traffic-as-enrollment-deadline-for-electing-2018-benefits-nears.html
There are only three days left for faculty and staff who have not yet enrolled for their 2018 benefits to do so. Enrollment ends at 6 p.m. EST Friday (Nov. 10). Benefitfocus -- the online enrollment tool -- was experiencing slower response time due to heavy traffic within the tool. Human Resources believes the tool is now more responsive, and those who have not yet enrolled should be able to log in and enroll. Because the volume will be heavy during the last three days of enrollment, allow time and have patience as you complete enrollment for 2018 benefits. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/benefitfocus-experiencing-heavy-traffic-as-enrollment-deadline-for-electing-2018-benefits-nears.html Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EST Last week to enroll for 2018 benefits; enroll by Friday http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/last-week-to-enroll-for-2018-benefits-enroll-by-friday.html
Faculty and staff who have not yet enrolled for their 2018 benefits only have four days left to do so. Enrollment ends at 6 p.m. EST Friday (Nov. 10). No changes to benefit plans will be accepted after that date unless there is a qualifying life event (change in family status). http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/last-week-to-enroll-for-2018-benefits-enroll-by-friday.html Thu, 02 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EDT Resources are available to assist faculty, staff as benefits enrollment deadline approaches http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/resources-are-available-to-assist-faculty,-staff-as-benefits-enrollment-deadline-approaches.html
The deadline to enroll in 2018 benefits is 6 p.m. EST Nov. 10, and Human Resources is encouraging faculty and staff to enroll as early as possible. Enrolling sooner rather than later will allow employees to avoid high traffic on Benefitfocus, the online enrollment system, resulting in faster service. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/resources-are-available-to-assist-faculty,-staff-as-benefits-enrollment-deadline-approaches.html Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EDT Daylight saving time ends Sunday http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/daylight-saving-time-ends-sunday.html
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 5), meaning campus clocks will have to 'fall back' this weekend.
http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/daylight-saving-time-ends-sunday.html Wed, 01 Nov 2017 14:00:00 EDT Registration open for C/S staff recognition luncheon http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/registration-open-for-cs-staff-recognition-luncheon.html
Registration is now open for the Clerical and Service Staff Recognition Luncheon on Dec. 5. To register, go to www.conf.purdue.edu/hrevents. The website includes a listing of honorees and other event information, including how faculty, staff and others can show appreciation for an honoree by attending. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/registration-open-for-cs-staff-recognition-luncheon.html Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Deadline nears for Martin Award nominations http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/deadline-nears-for-martin-award-nominations.html
The deadline to submit nominations for the Eudoxia Girard Martin Memorial Staff Recognition Award is Nov. 10. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/deadline-nears-for-martin-award-nominations.html Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Employees encouraged to access open enrollment resources http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/employees-encouraged-to-access-open-enrollment-resources.html
As the second week of open enrollment for faculty and staff to make 2018 benefit elections begins, nearly 20 percent of employees have enrolled through the new Benefitfocus tool. Human Resources - Benefits encourages employees to access the many resources, such as walk-in labs and helpful presentations, available this week to help complete enrollment. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/employees-encouraged-to-access-open-enrollment-resources.html Fri, 27 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Maintenance work stream deploys, completes Enterprise Asset Management project http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/maintenance-work-stream-deploys,-completes-enterprise-asset-management-project.html
Starting today (Oct. 30), maintenance work requests will be submitted, processed and completed through new SAP functionality as the maintenance work stream deploys. This deployment completes the Enterprise Asset Management transformation project. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/maintenance-work-stream-deploys,-completes-enterprise-asset-management-project.html Thu, 26 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Open enrollment continues; assistance available http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/open-enrollment-continues-assistance-available.html
Benefits open enrollment runs through 6 p.m. EST on Nov. 10. A dedicated enrollment website is available to provide detailed information about benefits enrollment for 2018. All employees are asked to actively enroll during this open enrollment window. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/open-enrollment-continues-assistance-available.html Wed, 25 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Fidelity to offer evening seminar on Medicare http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/fidelity-to-offer-evening-seminar-on-medicare.html
A special on-site seminar to discuss the ins and outs of Medicare will be offered Nov. 8 by Purdue's retirement partner, Fidelity. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/fidelity-to-offer-evening-seminar-on-medicare.html Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Free flu shots available at campus events through end of week http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/free-flu-shots-available-at-campus-events-through-end-of-week.html
Flu shot events (for all benefits-eligible employees -- including those who have opted out of the Purdue medical plans -- as well as spouses and dependents who are covered on a Purdue medical plan) will take place through Friday (Oct. 27) at various times and locations around Purdue’s West Lafayette campus. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/free-flu-shots-available-at-campus-events-through-end-of-week.html Fri, 20 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Open enrollment begins today; additional details to follow http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/open-enrollment-begins-today-additional-details-to-follow.html
Benefits open enrollment begins today (Oct. 23) and runs through 6 p.m. EST on Nov. 10. A dedicated enrollment website has been created to provide detailed information about benefits enrollment for 2018. All employees are asked to actively enroll during this open enrollment window. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/open-enrollment-begins-today-additional-details-to-follow.html Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Benefits open enrollment for 2018 medical plans to begin Monday http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/benefits-open-enrollment-for-2018-medical-plans-to-begin-monday.html
Open enrollment provides an annual opportunity for faculty and staff to review benefit offerings and make choices for the upcoming year. This year's open enrollment begins Monday (Oct. 23) and ends at 6 p.m. EST Nov. 10. Benefit selections made during this period go into effect on Jan. 1. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/benefits-open-enrollment-for-2018-medical-plans-to-begin-monday.html Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Human Resources offers tips for National Retirement Security Week http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-offers-tips-for-national-retirement-security-week.html
National Retirement Security Week, Oct. 15-21, is the first congressionally endorsed national focus on the importance of saving for retirement, and Human Resources encourages employees to reflect on personal retirement goals and determine whether they're on target to reach those goals. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/human-resources-offers-tips-for-national-retirement-security-week.html Fri, 13 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Stewart Center customer service location will be closed Oct. 19 through Nov. 10 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/stewart-center-customer-service-location-will-be-closed-oct.-19-through-nov.-10.html
The Human Resources customer service location in Stewart Center, Room G66, will be closed from Thursday (Oct. 19) through Nov. 10 to accommodate open enrollment staffing needs. The customer service center will reopen on Nov. 13. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/stewart-center-customer-service-location-will-be-closed-oct.-19-through-nov.-10.html Fri, 06 Oct 2017 14:00:00 EDT Flu season is ahead; flu shots offered across campus to benefits-eligible faculty, staff http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/flu-season-is-ahead-flu-shots-offered-across-campus-to-benefits-eligible-faculty,-staff.html
The Center for Healthy Living is providing free flu shots at the center for all benefits-eligible employees -- including those who have opted out of the Purdue medical plans -- as well as spouses and dependents who are covered on a Purdue medical plan. Vaccines are available at the center any time during normal business hours (7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday). No appointment is required. Patients are asked to sign in at the front desk. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q4/flu-season-is-ahead-flu-shots-offered-across-campus-to-benefits-eligible-faculty,-staff.html Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Enrollment in voluntary retirement savings plans always available http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/enrollment-in-voluntary-retirement-savings-plans-always-available.html
Purdue offers all employees, including temporary employees and student employees, the opportunity to contribute some of their salary to a tax-favored retirement program through automatic payroll deductions. The Purdue-dedicated Fidelity website is available around the clock, allowing Purdue faculty and staff to manage their voluntary retirement savings contributions and investment mix throughout the year. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/enrollment-in-voluntary-retirement-savings-plans-always-available.html Wed, 27 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Fidelity to send mailing asking employees to name beneficiaries http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/fidelity-to-send-mailing-asking-employees-to-name-beneficiaries.html
Participants in Fidelity retirement plans who have not named a beneficiary will receive a communication from Fidelity this week encouraging them to do so. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/fidelity-to-send-mailing-asking-employees-to-name-beneficiaries.html Tue, 26 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Anthem could possibly charge patients for nonemergency emergency room visits in 2018 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/anthem-could-possibly-charge-patients-for-nonemergency-emergency-room-visits-in-2018.html
Human Resources is alerting benefits-eligible employees that this week Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield will send letters regarding emergency room visits to patients who have used the ER for nonemergency needs within the last 12 months. The letter comes as a result of needing to remind patients to visit elsewhere for nonemergency needs. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/anthem-could-possibly-charge-patients-for-nonemergency-emergency-room-visits-in-2018.html Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT PayFlex simplifying member website to improve user experience http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/payflex-simplifying-member-website-to-improve-user-experience.html
PayFlex, Purdue's administrator for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts, is debuting a new, more user-friendly PayFlex member website Wednesday (Sept. 27). In keeping with the goal to create a simple way to manage HSA and FSA accounts, the redesigned website moves away from using the HealthHub URL to provide a personalized website for each member at www.payflex.com. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/payflex-simplifying-member-website-to-improve-user-experience.html Tue, 19 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Purdue Benefits offering Road to Retirement program Monday http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/purdue-benefits-offering-road-to-retirement-program-monday.html
The Road to Retirement program, sponsored by the Purdue Benefits team, is designed to assist employees in preparing for life after retirement. The program is held twice a year for benefits-eligible employees age 50 or older who have three or more years of service. The next event will be held Monday (Sept. 25) in Stewart Center. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/purdue-benefits-offering-road-to-retirement-program-monday.html Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Human Resources shares information on waiver of tobacco-user additional premium for 2018 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/human-resources-shares-information-on-waiver-of-tobacco-user-additional-premium-for-2018.html
Human Resources reminds employees the time is approaching to complete an approved tobacco-cessation program in order to receive a full waiver of the tobacco-user additional premium. Waivers are for individuals who have declared as a tobacco user, but have completed a course and have not yet been tobacco free for 12 months. Non-tobacco users will self-certify during open enrollment. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/human-resources-shares-information-on-waiver-of-tobacco-user-additional-premium-for-2018.html Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Supervisor Springboard training announces last session for 2017 http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/supervisor-springboard-training-announces-last-session-for-2017-.html
Employee Training and Development has announced the fall 2017 Supervisor Springboard training opportunities. The fall session is the last offering of the springboard training for 2017. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/supervisor-springboard-training-announces-last-session-for-2017-.html Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Resource Fair to offer information, help to employees http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/resource-fair-to-offer-information,-help-to-employees.html
The Administrative and Professional Staff Advisory Committee and Clerical and Service Staff Advisory Committee will highlight campus programs, courses and services available to employees Sept. 28 at a Resource Fair. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/resource-fair-to-offer-information,-help-to-employees.html Wed, 13 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Virta Health offers upcoming information sessions, webinar for all campuses on new type 2 diabetes treatment http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/virta-health-offers-upcoming-information-sessions,-webinar-for-all-campuses-on-new-type-2-diabetes-treatment.html
Purdue has partnered with Virta Health to offer a new benefit, valued at $4,950, free to all benefits-eligible employees and dependents covered on a Purdue health plan with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/virta-health-offers-upcoming-information-sessions,-webinar-for-all-campuses-on-new-type-2-diabetes-treatment.html Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Center for Healthy Living offers employee assistance counseling services http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/center-for-healthy-living-offers-employee-assistance-counseling-services.html
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and National Suicide Prevention Week is Sept. 10-16. This focus of attention on one of the leading causes of preventable deaths provides a good opportunity to remind faculty and staff that the Center for Healthy Living on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus is a resource for those experiencing signs of depression or suicidal thoughts. The staff at the center understand the daily need for awareness and ensuring availability of resources regarding depression and suicide prevention. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/center-for-healthy-living-offers-employee-assistance-counseling-services.html Thu, 07 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Free flu shots available at Center for Healthy Living; additional events scheduled for campus http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/free-flu-shots-available-at-center-for-healthy-living-additional-events-scheduled-for-campus.html
The Center for Healthy Living is providing free flu shots at the center for all benefits-eligible employees, spouses and dependents who are covered on a Purdue medical plan. Starting now, patients can simply stop by the center any time during normal business hours (7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday) to receive their flu vaccine. No appointment is required. Patients are asked to sign in at the front desk. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/free-flu-shots-available-at-center-for-healthy-living-additional-events-scheduled-for-campus.html Wed, 06 Sep 2017 14:00:00 EDT Center for Healthy Living introduces new dietitian-led weight loss classes http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/center-for-healthy-living-introduces-new-dietitian-led-weight-loss-classes.html
The Center for Healthy Living introduces a new, free, weight-loss class series for benefits-eligible faculty and staff on the West Lafayette campus. 'Eating with Ellen' is an innovative, six-week weight-loss series led by registered dietitian Ellen Welch. Individuals who have been struggling to lose weight and are looking for a new approach to long-term weight loss are encouraged to attend. http://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2017/Q3/center-for-healthy-living-introduces-new-dietitian-led-weight-loss-classes.html